Detail 01
.010 top string
The middle ground. Bends stay easy, chords stay firm. Most factory setups assume this gauge.
Product detailSKU #1273887998685
Ernie Ball2240 Regular Slinky RPS 10 Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The standard .010 electric set with reinforced plain strings. Default choice for most six-strings at standard tuning.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard tuning on a guitar that shipped with 10s
- Players who want bends easy but not loose
- Anyone restocking a regular restringing habit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Down-tuning past standard, where 10s go slack
- Players who want the lightest possible bending feel
- Guitars currently set up for 11s without adjustment
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
RPS reinforcement
Extra wrap at the plain strings' ball end. Fewer breaks at the bridge for heavy strummers.
Detail 03
Regular Slinky
Ernie Ball's most common set. If a guitar came with 10s, this swaps in with no setup change.
Detail 04
Single set of six
One restring. Strings dull with playing time and sweat, so most players keep spares.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Same gauge as most factory setups, so usually no truss rod change
- 02No winder, cutters or peg tools in the pack
- 03Coming down from 11s, expect to reset intonation
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 10 gauge right for a beginner?
It is the common default. A 9 set is easier on the fingers, but 10s are a reasonable starting point on most electrics.
02Do I need a setup to switch to these?
Not if your guitar already has 10s. Coming from a different gauge, expect to check relief and intonation.
03What is the difference from the non-RPS Regular Slinky?
RPS adds reinforcement at the ball end of the plain strings, aimed at players who break the G and B strings.
04Will these fit a 24.75 inch scale guitar?
Yes. They fit standard six-string electrics. Shorter scales feel slightly slinkier at the same gauge.
